Mike "The Destroyer" Johnson

Bio: Mike got hooked on fight sticks after a jaw-dropping arcade visit back in high school. Since then, he's spent countless hours perfecting his moves and combos, constantly pushing himself to improve. With his relentless drive, Mike has become a force to be reckoned with in local and online tournaments. He's now dedicated to sharing his expertise and passion for fight sticks with the world. Favorite Fight Stick: Razer Panthera Evo Favorite Games: Street Fighter V, Tekken 7

How to clean a Fightstick

I recently went over to a friend’s house to play some street fighter V. As usual, I was kicking his ass when I saw a familiar object from the corner of my eye. It’s a Mayflash F300 fightstick, but it looks pretty beat up. You see, my friend isn’t a stick player, he plays on … Read more

How to Hold a Fightstick

Illustration of a focused man using a fight stick controller for gaming, surrounded by dynamic virtual screens displaying various hand movements.

One of the first things you must learn about using an arcade/fight stick is how to hold it. While it may come naturally to some, it’s always good to establish a solid baseline technique. In this guide, I will show various ways to hold your arcade stick. It’s worth pointing out that there is no … Read more